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Washington voters will soon have an opportunity to have their say on an unusual and corrosive tax the Legislature passed in 2021. The controversial tax imposes a levy of 7% on capital gains income …
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By Paul Guppy
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9/11/24
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The history of federal income tax in the United States is a telling example of how temporary government measures, often introduced during times of crisis, can evolve into permanent and far-reaching …
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Commentary by Chad Taylor
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9/11/24
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Have you ever thought about those things that were told to you by your parents or grandparents? Those gems of wisdom they made sure to share not knowing if we were listening or not?
These …
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Commentary by Richard Stride
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9/11/24
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Although I had nibbled on her scrumptious cookies and read about her store in the newspaper, I’d never heard the story of nationally award-winning baker Ashlee (Christman) Shirer’s …
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By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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9/9/24
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The Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) is a public entity and its expenditures are ratepayer funded. Unlike other government entities, the PUD does not tax nor have government income to cover …
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By David Plotz, Lewis County PUD general manager
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9/9/24
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When old and young mix, both sides win.
That’s true even if the “old folks” officially defeat the kids, as happened Thursday during the Centralia High School alumni vs. …
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9/9/24
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We often hear that an upcoming election is the most important one in years, maybe even decades — possibly ever. It’s easy to dismiss this as election hype, but there are good reasons why …
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By Kris Johnson
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9/9/24
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Last weekend at an end-of-summer barbecue, I was asked an interesting question: “How do you revitalize a city like Centralia?”
It made me think about the work we’ve done so …
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By Centralia Mayor Kelly Smith Johnston
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9/6/24
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There’s a school of thought that says people don’t start paying close attention to election campaigns until after Labor Day, when summer family activities are brought to an end by the …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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9/6/24
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Our national debt is spreading out of control like a raging wildfire. Among other things, that added liability impacts our ability to fight those fires and reforest those scorched woods and range …
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By Don Brunell
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9/4/24
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Next Sunday, if I’m still able to stand after the Lewis County chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Evening with Authors and the Southwest Washington Writers …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald
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9/2/24
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The United States recently competed in the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
Team U.S., for the eighth consecutive Olympic Games, won more medals than any other country.
In Paris, the overall …
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By Richard Stride
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9/2/24
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A nationally published conservative columnist recently drew a contrast between the Democratic nominees for president and vice president, who are busy being joyous, and the 65% of Americans who …
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Commentary by Sen John Braun, R-Centralia
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8/30/24
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As the back-to-school season approaches, families with school-age children across Washington are bracing themselves for the inevitable financial strain. For many, the cost of school supplies adds an …
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Commentary by Peter Abbarno
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8/26/24
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As an avid fan of history, I love seeing old photos, buildings and artifacts preserved for future generations to enjoy and appreciate, so I read with regret the news that Frank Mason had died Aug. …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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8/26/24
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Over the past week, we’ve seen a ping-pong between summer sun and good old-fashioned Western Washington rain and gray.
While the heat might be returning, I’m always happy to see the …
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8/26/24
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I think I have almost recovered from (and survived) Aug. 14 — a few loose ends to tie up yet — thank you letters, report to the board for its critique and then … start planning for …
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8/23/24
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A new set of rankings from WalletHub, a personal-finance website, recently prompted a report on a prominent regional news outlet, with this headline: “Why didn’t Washington make the top …
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8/23/24
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I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait until the onslaught of political campaign ads hit.
“I’ve been looking forward to this all summer,” said no one — …
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By John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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8/21/24
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When the young 5-foot-9 blonde attended her first print shop expo as owner of Centralia’s Gorham Printing, people asked if she was somebody’s daughter. That’s because Catherine …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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8/19/24
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